Installation Process
Expert installation made easy.
VELUX® skylight systems and Sun Tunnel® Skylights can be installed in flat or vaulted ceilings in two worry-free phases: rooftop and interior. The pros at Design Skylights - TX will recommend where skylight systems should be installed, so you can reap the maximum benefit from the natural light and fresh air they provide.
Installation Types
The Room
VELUX-trained pros will come inside for interior finish work and possible painting. If you have a flat ceiling, your installer will use drywall or other finish material to build a shaft from the skylight to direct the daylight into the room. This phase takes around half a day per skylight.
The Rooftop
VELUX-trained pros will cut a hole and fasten the VELUX skylight to the roof with three layers of protection to prevent leaks. Depending on the circumstances such as roof pitch and weather, the rooftop phase can take between one and three days.
2-3+ Days Total*
The Room
VELUX-trained pros will cut a hole in the ceiling to install the lower portion of the reflective tube between the roof and ceiling.
The Rooftop
VELUX-trained pros will cut a hole in the roof and install the top collar, the upper portion of the reflective tunnel, the lens and the flashing.
2 Hours*
The Room
There may be a small amount of interior drywall work depending on your replacement situation, but the majority of the replacement process will take place on the roof.
The Rooftop
VELUX-trained pros will get measurements from your existing skylights to ensure your replacements are a perfect fit, then they’ll replace your skylights
1 Day Total*
*Time estimates are based on averages. Project duration varies based on its complexity.
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Rodney always does a great job with installation of skylights! If a repair is ever needed (which is very rare), he does a great job with that too! I recommend him highly.
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Design Skylights team is fantastic to work with. They move with speed and the work with warranty assures long term protection of skylights install. I was very pleased with the workmanship, courteousness and professionalism exhibited throughout the project.
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Shayla and Rodney are fantastic to work with at Design Skylights. Scheduling was easy and the attention to detail of Rodneys installation was comforting. As a roofer, having a trusted skylight company is a must! We needed a Velux Sun Tunnel installed for a customer and we were able to schedule and coordinate perfectly. Thank you so much for all your help! We appreciate it.
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LOVE LOVE my skylight! Made a world of difference in an otherwise dark hallway! The natural light lights up my home. I couldn’t be happier! Design Skylight team was very helpful, professional, punctual, great communication and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Design Skylight. Pricing is fair. A++++. I would certainly use them again!
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The skylights turned out absolutely stunning—they instantly brightened up the entire living room. Rodney was a pleasure to work with: friendly, professional, and genuinely enjoyable to talk to. The project was completed efficiently, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. What truly stood out was Rodney’s honesty and integrity. His initial quote was actually higher than the final price he charged when the work began—something you rarely see these days. If you’re considering skylights, Design Skylights is a surefire choice. I highly recommend Rodney and his team.
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We love using this awesome company. They always have what we need there vary fast at finding a skylight that you are looking for with great prices.
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Highly recommend. This is one of the most seamless, painless home improvement experiences we’ve had. Work was done very quickly, cleanly, and with the decades of expertise you hope for in this type of aesthetic upgrade. The new skylights are beautiful, we couldn’t be happier!
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They were amazing! Shayla and Rodney were efficient and really nice. Due to Rodney's attention to detail and pictures, the roofing company reimbursed us for the skylight and associated line items on the bill. Due to the roofing company not sealing the flashing and associated leaks. I would recommend Design Skylights. 🙂
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Easy to work with and just get the job done. Their quotes are very reasonable and without a lot of markup - something that is not universal with skylight contractors.
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Could not recommend this company enough! We got the 2x4 and it is unbelievable how much natural light it brings into our whole living room. Rodney is an absolute pro! He nailed it with finding the best placement for our space, and the installation is beautiful with amazing attention to detail. I definitely see a second skylight in our future!
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I recently had new skylights installed by Rodney, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results! From start to finish, Rodney was incredibly precise and efficient in his work. He took great care in ensuring the installation was done perfectly, and the skylights have completely transformed the space. Not only was his workmanship top-notch, but he also kept the area tidy and communicated clearly throughout the process. I highly recommend Rodney for anyone looking for quality work and professionalism. Thank you again for the fantastic job!
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I am so happy with the beautiful work Rodney did in our house! It transformed our living room into a bright inviting. If you are looking into adding some skylights in your house I highly recommend Rodney with Design Skylights.
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Shayla and the team took great care of us. Their bid was very competitive and the work was perfect. I would highly recommend Design Skylights for all work.
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The frame got knocked off my skylight in a storm, and I had no idea what to expect from the repair -- a small job wouldn't necessarily mean a small price, or if it did, I knew that might make it a low priority for those with the skills to make the fix. I'm so happy I contacted Design Skylights -- they were easy to work with, and they did great, quick work at a reasonable price. I'll gladly be back in touch next time I need any skylight work done.
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Great experience. Very responsive after recent hail damage. Had to order skylight and installed promptly.
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Rodney is the best. you better trust someone if they're gonna carve a hole in your roof. And rodney is 100% trusted by us. he's done 2 skylights (big ones) in our living room + a tunnel thing. That was a year ago. They're still great. Then, last week, he did a big skylight in our kitchen. Just great great quality.
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My husband and I Will recommend Rodney to anyone interested in Skylights. Job was so well done. Service as it used to be...excellence!
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We called to get an appointment to get our skylight replaced due to hail damage and they were out the next day to fix it. Much less expensive than we thought it would be. Totally recommend!!!
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Amazing experience from start to finish. The end product (2 skylights) look great, and the service was high quality.
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AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Design skylights are the best! We couldn't be happier with the job they provided, they were on time, efficient, super hardworking and gave us an incredible result. Rodney is a pro, he goes through everything in detail before he starts the job and has a ton of experience, so you're confident that they'll do a great job! Getting the skylights for our house was one of the home projects we've done, the amount of light and life it provides is incomparable. You can't go wrong with them!
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I highly recommend Design Skylights. They did an excellent job installing my new Velux skylights at a fair price.
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Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. We couldn’t be happier with the project! Great customer service, fairly priced and excellent (fast!) installation. We did a replacement of a cylinder skylight in the kitchen. And then expanded the old cylinder skylight in the bathroom to a 24x36 skylight. The natural light is so beautiful and makes the whole space feel larger. Shayla was great in scheduling and communicating ahead of the project. Then Rodney and his colleague came in and installed in less than two days. So friendly, clean and respectful. Wish all contractors worked this way. Thanks for such great work!
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On time, honest pricing, fast and extremely clean work. We are very happy with Rodney's install of a skylight in our living room. Dramatic difference!
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Shayla and Rodney are fantastic to work with at Design Skylights. Scheduling was easy and the attention to detail of Rodneys installation was comforting. As a roofer, having a trusted skylight company is a must! We needed a Velux Sun Tunnel installed for a customer and we were able to schedule and coordinate perfectly. Thank you so much for all your help! We appreciate it.
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Rodney cleaned my Sun Tunnel and showed me how to do it myself in the future. He’s always very professional and reliable and communicates promptly. I have used his company in several occasions in the past to repair or update my sky tunnels that were installed another company years ago and highly recommend his services.